New Cedar Rapids mayor faces busy first council
The Gazette notes Ron Corbett leads a nine member council with three new faces Don Karr Chuck Swore and Corbett shaping priorities on flood relief budget revisions and local business favors. He aims to set the agenda while stressing consensus building to avoid gridlock as the new year begins.
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Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Public Library Board
Veterans Memorial Building
Kris Gulick
Ordi
Nance
Don Karr
Chuck
Gazette
Ballina
Letters about TV disputes and local notices in Iowa City
A Fraternal Order of Eagles letter laments losing $2,000 from fans staying home due to satellite sports and asks for reimbursement in upcoming negotiations. The page also discusses ironic political satire, medical insurance law ideas, a Johnson County supervisor candidate profile for Janelle Rettig, and reader objections to comics selections on the Iowa City Gazette page.
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Sinclair Broadcasting Corp
Mediacom
Goliaths
Iowa
Eagles Club
Iowa City
Tony Willhauer
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
Janelle Rettig
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Natural Resources Commission
Johnson County Trails Advisory
Mark and
Judy Madsen
Hager
Wizard of ID
Beetle Bailey
Blondie
Lyle Muller
the Gazette
David Krug
North Liberty
Egal im migrants need to be punished
A brief letter from George Mally Jr argues for legal immigration and criticizes as dangerous the current path, warning that foreigners may avoid the country and China could gain control. Wendell R. Carlson of Cedar Rapids endorses the stance.
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America
George D. Mally Jr
Jonathan Swift
George Mally Jr
George
China
Wendell R. Carlson
Cedar Rapids
America needs its mojo back in the new decade
Rubin writes that America's soft power and military clout faded after 2000 as debt, deregulation, and the 2008 financial crash undermined global trust. He urges reform in finance health and education to rebuild leadership and economic vitality for the United States.
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America
United States
Obama
China
U.S
Extra hoops for charities in Iowa met with mixed response
Iowa considers a Charitable Solicitations registry requiring non profits to register before fundraising. The plan would index donors, locations, revenue, and how funds are used, with a sliding fee under $100 for most groups. Exemptions apply to religious and political groups and small charities. Jennifer Hemmingsen notes support for transparency and warns some nonprofits balk at the extra step.
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Iowa
Attorney General's Office
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Doug Struyk
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Pha
Jennifer Hemmingsen
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